• Leads administration, governance, and operational management of an enterprise Databricks environments. • Serves as a technical advisor to stakeholders by shaping platform design decisions, operational policies, and best practices for scalable and well-governed data product development. • Focuses on platform operations, and helps improve how the platform is structured, governed, and used across teams. • Collects and analyzes data and develops decision support software, service, or products. • Develops and supplies optimal time, cost, or logistics networks/solutions for program evaluation, review, or implementation. • Supports other data analysis and coding efforts in support of project. • Identifies solutions based on business and technical criteria, analyzes alternatives, and implements designs. • Research current and emerging technologies and process methodologies and proposes changes and tailoring where needed. • Administer and maintain Databricks workspaces, catalogs, schemas, storage integrations, and platform configurations. • Troubleshoots platform issues related to permissions, connectivity, compute usage, storage access, workspace administration, and job execution. • Supports cost optimization efforts by recommending best practices for workload management, scheduling, and efficient resource usage. • Participates in platform design discussions, architecture reviews, and operational planning to improve scalability, maintainability, and governance maturity. • Creates and maintains documentation, standards, runbooks, and repeatable operating procedures for platform administration and governed delivery. • Provides platform-level guidance for adjacent analytics and AI capabilities in alignment with governance and operational standards as needed. • Coaches and provides guidance to less experienced professionals.

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for assigned accounts • Source ad hoc service quotations to support operational requirements • Execute procurement transactions using SAP / Ariba or equivalent systems • Validate vendor invoices for accuracy, completeness, and compliance • Support financial tracking and reporting at program/project level • Perform supplier-related financial reconciliations • Maintain supplier engagement and performance data • Monitor supplier performance across cost, quality, and service levels • Support escalation management in collaboration with Procurement and Program stakeholders • Ensure compliance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements (e.g., GxP, where applicable) • Identify opportunities for supplier performance and process improvements

Role Description BAE Systems is seeking a Principal Contract Administrator to join its organization. You will lead the proposal, negotiation, and management of complex proposal and contract activities in accordance with company policies, legal and customer requirements with limited guidance or supervision from the Contracts Manager. - Interpret and communicate business commitments and alternatives to program team and management. - Possess extensive knowledge of government and commercial contracting methods, applicable laws and regulations. - Perform strong communication and relationship management skills to develop and maintain professional and dependable relationships with both internal and external customers. Responsibilities: - Maintain an in-depth knowledge and working understanding of the US Government Acquisition and Procurement environment, the BAE Systems Contracts function and relevant company policies and procedures, commercial contracting methods, FAR/DFAR, export and other government regulations. - Independently lead and support proposal activities including: - Analysis of solicitations. - Preparing summaries and developing strategies and recommendations based on the analysis, with attention to financial and business risk. - Participating in all proposal team meetings. - Preparing the terms, conditions and assumptions upon which the proposal may be submitted. - Reviewing the technical and pricing proposals for accuracy and consistency. - Conducting overall business risk analysis. - Preparing the proposal documents for submittal to the Customer. - Research and make recommendations on proposal and contract language. - Ensure that all necessary functions review recommendations and terms, with minimal direction and guidance needed from the Contracts Manager. - Lead contract negotiations and collaborate with customers in definitizing and completing the contract under general guidance from the Contracts Manager. - Advise management of contractual rights and obligations, risk mitigation alternatives and business strategy. - Perform all aspects of assigned contract or purchase order processing including: - Accuracy of order entry data. - Contract funding. - Scope changes. - Contract amendments. - Receipts and delivery schedules. - Legal requirements and other commitments. - Lead or support fact-finding and other audit activities. - Participate in final stages of assigned contract by: - Verifying completion of all commitments. - Performing assigned activities associated with contract closeout. - Maintain logs of proposals and other data as required and assist in data collection for monthly/quarterly reporting to Management. - Compile and maintain all required contractual records and documents in accordance with contract requirements and Company policies and procedures. - Primary point of contact between the Company and the Customer for all contractual matters on assigned contracts and projects including auxiliary agreements such as Proprietary Information Agreements and other business agreements. - Participate in the drafting and negotiation of various agreements, and coordinate any legal reviews as appropriate on behalf of the business supported. - Support Program managers, Program/Operations Management, and Business Area leads and provide contracts advice and counsel to company management at all levels as required. - Develop specialized contracting knowledge in areas such as International Business, Offset and Teaming Agreements. - Regularly contribute to the development and implementation of new business methods, processes and contracting concepts in order to achieve business unit and Contracts Department goals and objectives. - May be required by supervisory personnel to prepare contract summaries to assure proper interpretation of the contracts(s), perform cost or price analysis and resolution of complex business issues on a special assignment basis. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of relevant Contract Management experience or education/equivalent experience. - Knowledge of DoD contracting. - Knowledge of FAR/DFAR. - Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. - Exhibit sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with company personnel, customers and suppliers. - Utilize computer skills to prepare appropriate reports and documents - Microsoft Office. - Make decisions using sound judgement while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations. - Develop/demonstrate research and presentation skills. - Ability to prioritize and multitask. - Excellent organizational and follow through skills. - Detail oriented. - Cost Type / Cost-Plus Contract experience. - Firm Fixed Price Contract experience. - Experience working with a third party customer. Company Description BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve.

• Act as a liaison between clients and internal teams • Support daily operations management • Coordinate administrative tasks and manage schedules • Maintain accurate documentation and databases